PwC UK
Defence Economist – Manager
Defence Economist – Manager at PwC UK, based in London. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
Reference 642828486094094615
About the role
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About The Role
PwC’s Strategy & Public Sector and Economics team is expanding its Defence Economics capability. We are looking for an experienced Manager with a background in applied economics to support the design and delivery of high-impact economic analyses and business cases across defence engagements. You will play a crucial role in supporting public sector clients with complex decision-making, often underpinned by HMT Green Book principles.
What Your Days Will Look Like
- Lead cost-benefit analyses, economic appraisals, and risk-adjusted option modelling for defence and security programmes.
- Lead analytical and quantitative modelling, including economic forecasting and statistical assessments.
- Lead client workshops, stakeholder interviews, and qualitative assessments as part of economic impact analysis.
- Draft concise, high-quality reports for senior internal and external audiences.
- Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale transformation programmes across Defence.
- Manage junior team members to enable successful project delivery.
This Role Is For You If
- Knowledge of UK government and/or defence and security sector.
- Experience of applying economic principles and quantitative methods to analyse UK government and/or defence-related issues, such as the economic impact of department spending, market dynamics, and the effectiveness of defence programmes.
- Must possess an Economics Degree (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
- Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail.
- Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong understanding of HMT Green Book and the business case lifecycle.
- Fluent in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
What You’ll Receive From Us
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Finance and Sales
Industries
- Professional Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Reference: 642828486094094615 · Posted 12 hours ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via PwC UK
Apply for this job
This role is listed via PwC UK. Applications are handled on the employer's site.
Apply on employer siteOpens the employer's website in a new tab.
Signed in? Every job you apply for counts toward your weekly goal and badges. How it works
Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.